It happens to almost everyone. Suddenly you realize that the tampon may have been on too long. You’ll find it hard to think it’s fatal, but the worm of doubt is still sharpening, okay. So here’s what happens if you forget to change your tampon on time.
1. Drought
If the tampon has been absorbing secretions for several hours longer than it should, the inside of the vagina will become dry. It can be uncomfortable. Remove buffer, replace with buffer until water balance is restored. You can use a little water-based lube if you feel a burning sensation.
2. Smell
Forgotten tampons (and pads) end up smelling bad. If you cannot remove the tampon without the help of a doctor, then you probably won’t have to explain anything to him – he will feel everything without words. The blood itself doesn’t smell like that, but the more it interacts with the bacteria, the stronger the smell becomes.
3. Serious problem
Perhaps the most annoying thing you can expect is toxic shock syndrome (TSS). It can manifest due to the long interaction between a dirty tampon and bacteria inside you. Statistics show that TSS only affects about 1% of women, mostly teenage girls and women under 30. Symptoms of shock are: fever, low blood pressure and burnt lips. Urgent to the doctor!
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4. Color change
The menstrual flow darkens over time, and if you leave a tampon inside at 12 o’clock, you can get a brown copy and be scared. But in fact, there is nothing wrong with that.
5. Nothing
If you miss the tampon for another 1-2 hours, nothing will likely happen. If for a day – go to the gynecologist. Perhaps he will take a swab and prescribe antibiotics so that there is no infection in the body. In general, put a reminder on your smartphone and don’t forget intimate hygiene!
